A bill to amend the Egg Products Inspection Act to precribe the temperature at which eggs are maintained in order to reduce the potential for harmful microbial growth to protect consumers, and for other purposes.
Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 1991 - Amends the Egg Products Inspection Act to require egg handlers to store eggs (including imported eggs) intended for human consumption at a minimum temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Sets forth egg facility inspection authority of the Secretaries of Agriculture and of Health and Human Services.
Increases the fine for violations of such Act. Authorizes a civil monetary penalty for violations in which no criminal penalty has been imposed.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Referred to Subcommittee on Agricultural Research, Gen. Leg.
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